CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: West Penn Hospital

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $51
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at West Penn Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $51. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4800 Friendship Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$51

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$7.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $7.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $51 (656%)
Insurance Median: $8 (103%)
Cash: $51 (656% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (103% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $7.77 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Highmark $4 - $14 51%
Amerihealth $6 - $8 77%
Cigna $6 - $8 77%
Jefferson Health Plans $6 77%
Aetna $7 - $26 90%
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center $7 90%
American Health Plans $8 103%
Highmark Wholecare $8 103%
Humana $8 103%
Life Pittsburgh $8 103%
Martin'S Point $8 - $22 103%
Medical Mutual $8 103%
Medicare (plans) $8 103%
Molina $8 103%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $10 103%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness $9 116%
Geisinger $10 129%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4800 Friendship Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals